Course structure for M. Sc. (Instrumentation)

LEGEND: The numbers that appear at the end of each course title 2, 4, 8, 18, etc. indicate

the credits and contact hours per week. Theory courses as of four credits are to be covered

in 45 lectures each of one hour in a semester.

SCHEME OF EXAMINATION: TWO-YEAR (4 SEMESTER) COURSE

FIRST SEMESTER IS−401 Measurement -I (Basics and Metrology) 4

IS−403 Programming in C 4

IS−405 Engineering Mathematics 4

IS−407 Analog Electronics 4

IS−409 Instrumentation Lab-I 8

IS−411 Workshop Practice-I 2

IS−413 Comprehensive via-voce 4

Total Credits: 30

SECOND SEMESTER IS−402 Measurement -II 4

IS−404 Transducers and Actuators 4

IS−406 Control Systems 4

IS−408 Digital Electronics 4

IS−410 Instrumentation Lab-II 8

IS−412 Workshop Practice-II 2

IS−414 Comprehensive via-voce 4

Total Credits: 30

THIRD SEMESTER IS−501 Data communication in Instrumentation systems 4

IS−503 Signal and Systems 4

IS−505 Microprocessor and Interfacing 4

IS−507 Process Control Instrumentation 4

IS−509 Instrumentation Lab-III 8

IS−511 Seminar 2

IS−513 Comprehensive via-voce 4

Total Credits: 30

FOURTH SEMESTER IS−502 Optical Instrumentation 4

IS−504 Analytical Instrumentation 4

IS−508 Project work 18

IS−510 Comprehensive via-voce 4

Total Credits: 30

Total Credits: 30 (Sem. I) + 30 (Sem. II) + 30 (Sem. III) + 30 (Sem. IV) = 120

SYLLABUS OF M. Sc. (Instrumentation)

SEMESTER-I

IS−401 Measurement -I (Basics and Metrology) 04 Credits

Static and dynamic characteristics of measurement systems. Standards and calibration, Error and

uncertainty analysis, Statistical analysis of data and curve fitting. Linear and angular

measurements; Measurement of straightness, flatness, roundness and roughness.

Recommended Books: 1. Electronic Measurements and Instrumentation, Oliver and Cage

2. Electronic Instrumentation & Measuring Techniques, W. Cooper

IS−403 Programming in C 04 Credits

An overview of C, variables constants, operators and expressions in C, program control

statements, functions in C, declaration of functions, passing values to functions. Arrays in C,

initialization, arrays to functions, pointers in C, pointers as addresses, initialization. Structures,

unions and user defined types and enumerations in C. Input/Output and disk files in C. Applying

C to simple electronic circuit problems.

Recommended Books: 1. Let us C, Y. Kanitkar

2. Theory and Problems in C (Schuam Series), B. S. Gottfried

IS−405 Engineering Mathematics 04 Credits

Matrices and Matrix algebra, transpose, Rank, Inverse of Matrix, Cramer’s rule, eigen value

problem. Ordinary differential equations. Partial differential and its applications, Vector

calculus: Gradient, divergence and curl. Fourier series, Laplace transforms, Fourier Transform,

Numerical methods to solve algebraic and Transcendental equations. Numerical solutions to

ordinary differential equations.

Recommended Books: 1. Higher Engineering Mathematics, B. S. Grewal

2. Advanced Engineering Mathematics, M. D. Greenberg

IS−407 Analog Electronics 04 Credits

Characteristics of diodes, BJTS, JFETS and MOSFETS, Diode circuits, Amplifiers, Single and

multistage feedback, frequency response, Operational Amplifier- Design, Characteristics, linear

and non-linear applications, difference amplifiers, Instrumentation amplifiers, Precision

Rectifiers, I to V converters, Active filters, Oscillators, Comparators, Signal generators, Wave

shaping circuits.

Recommended Books: 1. Op-amps and Linear Integrated Circuits, R. A. Gayakwad,

2. Integrated Electronics, Millman and Halkias,

3. Electronic Principles, A. P. Malvino

IS−409 Instrumentation Lab-I 08 Credits

The Laboratory supports the theory subjects taught in the first semester. It shall consist of

experiments such as: Design and characterization of various configurations of BJTs, FET,

MOSFET, SCR, DIAC etc. Various applications of general purpose ICs such as IC 555, IC 741,

Design and fabrication of basic circuits for signal conditioning such as V/I, I/V converters,

differential amplifiers, V/F and F/V Converters etc., Development of programming skills in C.

IS−411 Workshop Practice-I 02 Credits

Introduction to Engineering Drawing, First angle and Third angle projection of solids,

Preparation of drawing sheets, Preparation of drawing sheets covering; Projections of solids,

Sectional Views of given solid. Study of various machines and related operations on Lathe

machine, Milling machine, Shaping machine, Drilling machine. Introduction to various cutting

tools and their maintenance.

SEMESTER-II

IS−402 Measurement –II 04 Credits

Measurement of R, L and C; Bridges and potentiometers, Measurements of Voltage, current,

power, power factor and energy. Instrument transformers, Q-meter, Waveform analyzers, Digital

Voltmeters and Multimeters, Time, Phase and Frequency measurements, Oscilloscope, noise and

interference instrumentation.

Recommended Books: 1. Electrical and Electronics Measurement and Instrumentation, A. K. Sawhney

2. Electronic Instrumentation & Measuring Techniques, W. Cooper

IS−404 Transducers and Actuators 04 Credits

Transducer fundamentals: Transducer terminology, Classification, Performance characteristics,

Criterion for selection. Measurements of displacement, Velocity (linear and rotational),

acceleration, shock vibration, force, torque, power, strain, stress, pressure, flow, temperature,

humidity, viscosity, and density. Introduction to Vacuum Gauges. Actuators: Mechanical,

electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic. Advances in sensors: Use of fiber in temperature, image,

displacement, pressure, flow liquid level sensors.

Recommended Books: 1. Instrumentation Devices and Systems, Rangan, Sharma, and Mani

2. Instrumentation, Measurement and Analysis, N. Chaudhari

3. Handbook of Transducers, H.N. Norton

IS−406 Control Systems 04 Credits

Introduction, open and closed loop control systems, differential equations of physical systems,

transfer functions, block diagram, reduction techniques, signal flow graphs, feedback

characteristics of control systems. Basic control component, transient and steady state response

analysis. Stability of linear systems. Routh-Hurwitz criterion, relative stability, root-loci

technique, root-contours, frequency response analysis, correlation between time and frequency

response, polar plots, Bode plots, stability in frequency domain, Nyquist stability criterion,

compensation techniques.

Recommended Books: 1. Control Systems Engineering, Gopal and Nagrath

2. Modern Control Engineering, Ogata

3. Automatic Control Systems, B.C. Kuo

IS408 Digital Electronics 04 Credits

Combinational logic circuits, minimization of Boolean functions, IC families (TTL, MOS

CMOS) arithmetic circuits, multiplexers and decoders, sequential circuits: flip-flops, counters,

registers, semiconductor memories: Types of RAM & ROM. Schmitt triggers, timers and

multivibrators. Analog switches, multiplexers, sample and hold circuits, analog to digital and

digital to analog converters: types of ADC and DAC.

Recommended Books: 1. Digital Computer Electronics, A. P. Malvino

2. Digital Systems: Principles and Applications, R. J. Tocci

3. Digital Logic and Computer design, M. Moris Mano

IS−410 Instrumentation Lab-II 08 Credits

The Laboratory supports the theory subjects taught in the second semester. It shall consist of

experiments based on fundamental techniques in Digital Electronics and Instrumentation: Study

of truth tables for different adder configurations, Code conversion circuits, Encoder and

multiplexers, Various kinds of flip-flops, Counters, Analog to digital and Digital to analog

converters, their resolution, accuracy etc. Study of various kinds of temperature transducers such

as thermocouple, thermistor, RTD, IC temperature etc. Experiments based on instrumentation

involved with measurement of displacement, pressure, flow, stress, density, viscosity, speed etc.

Testing and calibration procedures.

IS−412 Workshop Practice-II 02 Credits

Students will be trained to perform different cutting operations like Turning, Taper turning,

Groove cutting, Knurling, drilling, Groove cutting on flat plate etc. Introduction to different

welding operations will also be taught. Fabrication of a Job (Work piece) of specified dimension

is also included.

SEMESTER-III

IS−501 Data communication in Instrumentation systems 04 Credits

Need of networks in instrumentation systems, network goals, motivation, application of

networks, point to point and switched networks, circuit switched and packet switched networks,

Network protocols, Examples of some networks. Transmission technology, Analog and digital

data transmission, Transmission impairments, transmission media and its characteristics, data

encoding and communication techniques, PCM, QAM etc. Amplitude, frequency, phase

modulation, synchronous and asynchronous transmission, Error detection techniques,

Interfacings, Multiplexing and communication hardware, Frequency division multiplexing,

synchronous TDM, statistical TDM, Modem standards, multiplexers / demultiplexers, Media

access Control and data link layer, Framing, retransmission strategies, contention based media

access control, Polling based media access control, high-speed networks, Network and Transport

layers, Basics of internetworking, fragmentation, routing algorithms, congestion control,

connection management, IP-TCP-UDP protocols, Application layer, Introduction to concepts of

FTP, TELNET, DNS, E-mail and www.

Recommended Books:

1. Computer Networks, A. S. Tanenbaum

2. Data and Computer Communications, W. Stallings

IS−503 Signal and Systems 04 Credits

Classification of signals and systems; system modeling in terms of differential and difference

equations, state variable representation, Laplace transform, continuous time and discrete time

Fourier series, and Fourier transform, Z-transform, sampling theorem, LTI systems, definition

and properties causality, stability, impulse response, convolution poles and zeros, frequency

response, group delay, phase delay, signal transmission through LTI systems.

Random signal and noise: probability, random variables, probability density function,

autocorrelation, and power spectral density.

Recommended Book:

1. Signal and Systems: Continuous and Discrete, R. E. Ziemer

IS−505 Microprocessor and Interfacing 04 Credits

Microprocessors and assembly language, Microprocessor architecture and microcomputer

systems. 8085 types of instructions, addressing modes, delay programmes, stack and subroutines.

BCD arithmetic 16 bit data operations. Interfacing memory and I/O devices, I/O mapped, I/O

and memory mapped I/O. Interfacing ADC and DAC to processor. Interrupts, priorities of

interrupts, interrupt circuits. DMA. Interfacing devices: 8155/8156, 8255, 8253, and 8259. Data

transfer scheme- Programmed data transfer, synchronous and asynchronous data transfer, serial

and parallel interface.

Recommended Books:

1. Microprocessor Architecture, Programming and Applications R. S. Gaonkar,

2. Digital Computer Electronics A. P. Malvino

3. Introduction to Microprocessor, L. A. Lventhal

IS−507 Process Control Instrumentation 04 Credits

Fundamentals of Process control: Introduction to process control, open loop and closed loop

systems, Process parameters, Control systems parameters, different controller modes,

discontinuous and continuous controllers, composite controllers, study of on-off controllers, P,

PI and PID controller. Study of electronic and pneumatic controllers, control loop characteristics,

system configuration, cascade controllers, feedback and forward controller. Introduction to

programmable logic controllers, ladder diagrams, PLC programming and operation.

Recommended Books: 1. Process control Instrumentation Technology, C.D. Johnson

2. Automatic process control, D.P. Eckman

IS−509 Instrumentation Lab-III 08 Credits

The Laboratory supports the theory subjects taught in the third and the fourth semester. The

experiments will be based on Programming uses microprocessors, interfacings techniques and

system design using microprocessors, Experiments on Process Control simulator, P, PI, PD, PID

control actions Experiments based on Fiber Optics and Optical Instrumentation techniques.

SEMESTER-IV

IS−502 Optical Instrumentation 04 Credits

Basics of interference, diffraction and polarization of light. Reflecting components: plane,

spherical. Refracting components: converging and diverging combination of lenses, aberrations,

Optical Instrumentation and wave-front testing techniques. Propagation of light in Optical

waveguides, Modal Analysis, Advantages, characteristics and types of optical fibers, Distortion

and attenuation loss mechanism in Optical fibers, Application of fibers for measurement of

temperature, pressure, flow, level, magnetic field and displacement

Recommended Books: 1. Principles of Optics, Born and Wolf

2. Optics, A. K. Ghatak

3. Lasers: Theory and applications, A. K. Ghatak and Thygarajan

4. Optical Shop Testing, Malacara

5. Holographic and speckle metrology, Wykes and Jones

IS−504 Analytical Instrumentation 04 Credits

Different physical characterization of materials, Electrical characteristics. Hall mobility.

Differential thermal analysis. Thermo gravimetric analysis. Bulk characterization.

Spectrophotometers, Polarimeters. Online analyzers: Sampling systems for gas and liquids, fluid

density monitors, consistency and viscosity analyzers, thermal conductivity gas analyzers,

paramagnetic gas analyzers. Introduction to X-ray spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, Extended X-

ray absorption spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy.

Recommended Books: 1. Introduction to Chemical Instrumentation, B. K. Sharma

2. Handbook of Analytical Instrumentation, B. S. Khandpurkar

3. Instrument Technology Vol. 2, B. E. Noltongk

IS−508 Project work 18 Credits

Project evaluation 10 Credits

Project presentation 08 Credits

Project: The Project will be taken at an appropriate Industry with effective infrastructure and

technical support, Research and development laboratories of international repute (Raja Ramanna

Centre for advanced Technology, Indore; UGC-DAE-Consortium for Scientific research Indore),

and in the University teaching departments itself with prior approval of the Head, School of

Instrumentation, D.A.V.V. Indore. Six months project for IV semester is a continuous process

and its evaluation will be done on the basis of mid term presentation of the project report, final

project report submitted, presentation and its defense. A board may have the following members:

a) two external experts, b) two internal experts, and c) Head, School of Instrumentation,

D.A.V.V., Indore. Out of the above total five members; one member from each category will be

required for the minimum quorum.

Thrust areas for Project:

Analytical instrumentation, Artificial intelligence, Biomedical instrumentation, Fiber optics,

Fuzzy control, Industrial instrumentation, Laser instrumentation, Materials science,

Microprocessor and micro controller based system design, Nanotechnology, Neural network,

Opto electronic instrumentation, Thin film technology. Any other specialized area of

instrumentation with the permission of Head, School of Instrumentation, Devi Ahilya

Vishwavidyalaya Indore.